9.45­-inch (240mm) Skoda Howitzers Boxer Uprising 1900

[Mike Blake]

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I have searched the archives for a mention, but can't find anything.

A book on the Hong Kong Royal Artillery (Denis Rollo. The Guns & Gunners of Hong Kong. HK, 1991) says that part of the RGA Siege Train sent from South Africa 'landed at Kowloon and with it were two 9.45­-inch (240mm) Skoda howitzers which had been purchased for the war in South Africa'.

What I am seeking is technical data on these guns and hopefully a photo...

Many thanks for any help anyone can give. (Its still for the Book on the BU - credit will be given)

[Les-Art]

Hi Mike,

It's your favourite researcher here!!!!

Check these out which should give you the info you seek.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_cm_M%C3%B6rser_M_98

Once on here check the external Links for a walk round view of this piece of equipment.

http://www.thrale.com/thomas_william_thrale_military_service

As you scroll down you will find details of the Royal Garrison Artillery contingent sent to china.

Hope this helps.

Best Regards,

Les

[Les-Art]

Hi Mike,

Sorry the sysytem didn't allow me to send the website addresses ,so I'll emal them to you at your normal email address.

I had typed them out fully but when I pressed the 'add reply' button and checked that my post had worked I noticed the website addresses where shortened for some reason.

Check your email later this evening.

Refards,

Les

[Mike Blake]

Thanks Les - that was quick!